Objective:
To learn and demonstrate an understanding of the use of the Paintbrush and Blob Brush tools in Illustrator.
To learn and demonstrate an understanding of the use of the Paintbrush and Blob Brush tools in Illustrator.
Student-Friendly Learning Target:
I can create decorative paths using brushstrokes and create filled shapes using the blob brush in Adobe Illustrator.
I can create decorative paths using brushstrokes and create filled shapes using the blob brush in Adobe Illustrator.
Video Link:
https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/use-brushes.html
Topics Discussed:
- Brush Tool
- Blob Tool
- Choosing a brush style
- Changing the stroke color
- Creating freeform lines, shapes, and other paths
Assignment:
Differentiate between and correctly use the Brush and Blob Brush tools by drawing a face with the Brush tool (two eyes, a nose, a mouth and a head) on the upper right artboard, then drawing a face with the Blob Brush tool on the same artboard. Choose appropriate brush strokes and sizes, and compare how the brushstrokes are different. Pay particular attention to the special path-merging properties of the Blob Brush. Save your document, and we will continue working on this document tomorrow.
Assigned: January 10th, 2017
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 10th, 2017